Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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